Is it time to reconsider following cohort model in our formation processes? The Oxford dictionary defines a “cohort” as “a group of people with a shared characteristic.” It’s a model that has been used in education since the beginning—grouping children into a grade level based on age with the … [Read more...]
What would happen if every parish had an ongoing (year-round) RCIA process?
In a recent interview, Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, said that Pope Francis has opened the church to a strong emphasis on four theological priorities: mission encounter the peripheries mercy Accomplishing a shift to these priorities, he said, “will require changes on … [Read more...]
How to start a year-round RCIA process
More of our parishes would implement an ongoing (year-round) RCIA process if they could imagine how to do so without adding to the stress of the RCIA team and needing to recruit more team members. The good news is that your parish already has an ongoing process. And some of the burdens the RCIA team … [Read more...]
Why is an ongoing (year-round) RCIA important?
One thing we learned during the pandemic is that the movement of the Holy Spirit in people’s hearts cannot be limited to a predetermined calendar. We have always known this, of course. But the pandemic forced us to be more flexible in our formation processes and find new, more responsive ways to … [Read more...]
Is your RCIA open all year-round? Managing RCIA seekers’ expectations
One thing I’ve learned in this ministry is that everyone comes to it with certain expectations. This is one of the biggest challenges when working with your initiation team in moving to a year-round process. But your team and your parish leadership are not the only ones with certain expectations. … [Read more...]
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